“I definitely wanted to lay some track for Season 5 and put some complications already on Jax’s shoulder as he’s sitting at the head of the table,” Sutter told TVLine last year. “He’s already got a problem [going into Season 5].”

This marks SOA‘s second major Season 5 hire. Last month, Jimmy Smits was cast in a major season-long arc as Neron “Nero” Padilla, a Latino gangster who becomes an unlikely (and dangerous) mentor for Jax.

I will always remember him as Mercutio in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet…and he was fantastic! Very excited to see him on SOA. Not sure how I feel about Jimmy Smits. I didn’t like his work on Dexter, though hopefully he’ll redeem himself.

Why in the hell are they dragging all these new characters into the mix? Harold Perrineau is like casting the Situation or JWow, The past seasons have been exceptional until they drug the Irish into the mix along with half the flippin Mexican cartel. Christ…if your gonna drag newbies into a situation make sure they look like Hells Angels…Not Victoria’s Secret Angels! Get flippin real.

Didn’t take long for the “racist” card to be played, did it? Are you for real Duane? Or maybe just too sensitive? Give me a break! I think he is a great actor, and will make a wonderful addition. But you pulling out the “R” card, makes me want to vomit.

i have to laugh i hate newbies too. you get used to the guys, get some more bker types to the group, i mean it only looks like 8 bikes hitting the road add some more bikers not suits but its still the best show ever, the irish did bore me but i will watch anyway

How can you compare Harold Perrineau to a reality show celebrity? Even if you hated Lost, look at the mans other work. Every time I see him in any role, I cant help but think of the many amazing episodes he was in from HBO’s Oz. He can be an awesome addition to SOA if he is well written… and this is Kurt Sutter we are talking about; he can make him a total bad ass.

Neither of the additions to the cast are going to be part of Samcro, they are outsiders so they shouldn’t really look like bikers. Most gangsters don’t look like Hells Angels but that’s just my 2 cents.

You are so right Hulia. As to Duane, get a grip dude. Nobody said anything about his color or race. If anything Hulia complimented him by saying he looks like a model. People with attitudes like yours turn people into racists!!

I didn’t take Hulia was comparing Perrineau to a model nor attempting to pay him a compliment. And further more, if Duane’s comment is enough to “turn people into racists”, I dare to say those small-minded individuals were already racists and didn’t need any assistance to finding their way to the ignorant racism train. In fact, they are already on it.

That is a ridiculous statement. I dont agree with what he said originally when he stated that the comment was racist. But you are playing mind tricks, saying his comment will make you turn into a racist. Thats just ridiculous, either you were raised a ignorant racist scumbag or not, there is no in between. A comment such as the one he made should not turn you into a racist. People who love themselves and are happy with their own life, shouldnt have the time or motivation to be racist.

LOL USA hells angels out of shape wimps c3nts and cowards. Seems all USA hells angels are in the news for is harming raping molesting and murdering women and children all acrosss the USA for the last 5-6 decades. USA hells angels also famous for child porn transporting child porn collecting and child porn supporting.
USA hells angels famous for dating rich men like kurt sutter and finding men that will date and support their sorry ass.
If Kunt sutter makes a show about USA hells angels it would have to be about a gang of cowards and nothing like SOA.

I am sure anything has to be better then watching a show with Kurt Sutter and the USa hells angels he dates and supports.
I know all the women and child Victims and the families of the women and child victims of the USA hbells angels don’t think a show with Kurts Kunt USA hells angels is respectful making Heroes out of scumbags.

You are a idiot , your obviously not from USA . You watch to much gangland or your in another club that wishes you can be a H A . I grew up around 81 90 percent of my life , I’ve even had the pleasure as a young child to meet sonnie barger ( who plays Lenny the pimp in SOA ) , who is known to be one of the baddest H.A. Around , he is a wonderful man , and was very kind to me as a child , my dad was in a affiliated club and would do meetings with them a lot , he was such a awesome guy he took me in the kitchen , made me and him a ice cream cone and he talked to me about life ( granted I was about 9 years old ) . Of course it is a MC , and some illegal things do happen , but SOA is a drama tv show , it’s supposed to have all the illegal stuff otherwise we wouldn’t watch it , stupid shows like gangland are the same way , they make things look worse for tv , because it sparks your interest , they always fail to mention all the good things 81 and other clubs do , charity runs , toys for tots , the list goes on , 99% percent of 81 mc bikers are good men with a heart of gold , a band of brothers , do your research before you run your mouth , USA hells angels will kill your woman and children , really your a idiot .

Should be an awsome role , glad to see hes gonna be back on the screen. Was just talking about him the other day wondering when he was gonna be showing up on something and must admit he struck gold being cast on SOA. Great Great show and I always look forward to it , fantastic characters and love all the story lines.

Tig is a baaad man. I look forward to seeing what psychological kink this guy has in his hose to take on a character who says it’s only ‘humane’ to use lube but holds a death grudge over someone taking his best girl…a flipping German Shepard?! I think Tig is Pan and his flute is well, see earlier humane reference.

this guy is awesome, he was great on Lost even though he didn’t hang around for the entire run, but I enjoyed him more so on the old HBO show OZ this should be an interesting addition to the SOA universe, can’t wait to see how it plays out.

I didn’t see Jimmy Smith on “Dexter”but he was amazing on “NYPD Blue!”His last few episodes hit a chord with me with how my mom passed.For me,the 2 biggest blunders by the Emmy voters,Jimmy Smits for “NYPD Blue” and Walton Goggins for “The Shield!”

sept and its a hell of a wait, i love summer except no soa, i adore everyone on this show, cannot wait to see it again, we met jaxx (charlie) at the outlaw jam and he took his time talking to me and a friend and even came and saw our bikes and actually asked if we wanted to have a beer lordy if i had been only in my 30s instead of 51, he was so nice but isnt jaxx a bit, so that tells he can act, a totally different person i took pics of us and my facebook blew up loved it

I loved Jimmy Smits on NYPD Blue and a few other nameless tv shows. Love Harold Perrineau have since OZ and romeo and Juliet Not sure about Chuck whatever from Sopranos. hes the biker type but hes so… idk. i think new blood is needed but im not sure how this is going to play out. I want more Happy Time!

I think this show is the baddest show ever created, when I watch each episode, I feel like beatin the crap out of someone. It’s that intense. Kirt Sutter is a genius. If this shoe gets pushed out to 7seasons that would be awesome. One suggestion, add some more people to the redwood chapter, its lookin a little bleek.

I am getting so sick of SOA cast going no where. Use what ya already got, a fine cast. But looks like the show is sinking, no new or interesting story lines involving current cast. Plus not even reruns. Oh the FX reruns of those stupid shows. I;m sad.

It doesn’t matter who they add, this show us AWESOME! I love everything about it, even bad Tig & Clay. They all add character & each character adds depth. Y’all will see, before the season’s over, it will make sense! Kurt Sitter is the man!

When are they gona cross the bridge and have a black guy prospect for his three piece. Let’s reflect the times and the charters that are being amended across America to allow black guys to prospect, even in 81 supported MC’s. I’m proof times are a changing!!

I really pictured Ving Rames in the role of Pope not the guy that rocked a wheelchair in OZ but we will see I knew we would get a couple of newbies Pope I knew for sure but get over it is still the best show on tv after Spartacus and Game of Thrones

Love the fact you have someone new and “fresh” in cast. My husband and I have all 3 seasons…bought t-shirts and zippies..I’m lookn for your music. Don’t have time for “lost”. So this character will be “new” for us. It’s always a new adventure, a new storyline, don’t all of you know? The creators have figured it out! They have figured out how to keep us wanting more..kuddos to you..We support you SOA!

the whole ireland storyline kind of sucked. that was the weakest part of the series for me. so i hope they do not bring the sister back into the mix – especially since he made out with her and all. gross

Has S.O.A. started to jump the shark? That whole IRA Irish thing has me worried about the direction the show is going in. I thinking that kurt is taking the show to its end with Jax taking over as the P with him being so conflicted. Why not a good old fashion Biker turf war with a lot more bikers.